Mulugu (ములుగు) District

Mulugu (ములుగు) District is one of the 33 districts of Telangana. It is administered from Mulugu, which serves as the district headquarters. The district comprises 10 revenue mandals, 334 revenue villages, 2 Assembly Constituencies and 1 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies.

Area 3,881 km²

Population 257,744

Mandals 10

Villages 334

Assembly 2

Parliament 1

About Mulugu District

Mulugu is an ecologically pristine forest district in eastern Telangana, celebrated as the sacred heartland of indigenous Koya tribal heritage. It holds global religious significance as the host of South India's largest tribal pilgrimage gathering, honoring ancestral freedom and spiritual traditions amid dense wilderness reserves.

The following sections provide detailed information about Mulugu District, including its administrative divisions, population statistics, economy, transport facilities, tourist attractions, Assembly Constituencies, Parliamentary Constituencies and revenue mandals.

Administrative Details

Administrative profile of Mulugu District, Telangana.

District Code 720

District Headquarters Mulugu

Revenue Mandals 10

Revenue Villages 334

Assembly Constituencies 2

Parliament Constituencies 1

Mulugu District Population Details

According to the Census of India 2011, Mulugu District has a total population of 257,744. This section provides detailed demographic information including male and female population, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), rural and urban population distribution, and the overall literacy rate of the district.

Total Population 257,744

Male Population 128,782 (50.0%)

Female Population 128,962 (50.0%)

Scheduled Caste (SC) 38,913 (15.1%)

Scheduled Tribe (ST) 75,723 (29.4%)

Rural Population 247,744 (96.1%)

Urban Population 10,000 (3.9%)

Literacy Rate 62.26%

According to the 2011 Census, Mulugu District has a population of 257,744 people, comprising 128,782 males (50.0%) and 128,962 females (50.0%).Around 96.1% of the population lives in rural areas, while 3.9% resides in urban areas.Scheduled Castes account for 15.1% of the population and Scheduled Tribes represent 29.4%.The overall literacy rate of the district is 62.26%.

Economy and Agriculture in Mulugu District

The economy of Mulugu District is primarily driven by agriculture, allied farming activities, local trade and small-scale industries. This section provides an overview of the district's economic profile, major crops, irrigation resources, agricultural practices and the key sectors that contribute to the livelihoods of its residents.

Agriculture in Mulugu is practiced in forest clearings and river valleys, focusing on high-quality paddy, chili, cotton, and turmeric. Water resources are plentiful, fed by the Godavari River, Devadula Lift Irrigation pipelines, Laknavaram spillways, and natural forest streams.

Assembly Constituencies in Mulugu District

Mulugu District is represented by 2 Assembly Constituencies in the Telangana Legislative Assembly. Each constituency elects one Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) to represent the people in the Telangana State Legislature.

Bhadrachelam

Mulug

Parliament Constituencies in Mulugu District

Mulugu District falls under 1 Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituencies. These constituencies elect Members of Parliament (MPs) who represent the district in the Parliament of India.

Mahabubabad

Lok Sabha Parliamentary Constituency

Tourist Places in Mulugu District

Mulugu is world-famous for hosting the biennial Sammakka Sarakka Medaram Jatara, attracting over 10 million devotees into the wilderness. Other premier tourist sights include Bogatha Waterfall ('Niagara of Telangana'), the Tadvai Eco-Tourism wilderness camp, and Eturnagaram Wildlife Sanctuary.

Mandals in Mulugu District

Mulugu District is administratively divided into 10 revenue mandals. A revenue mandal is an important administrative unit responsible for land administration, revenue collection, implementation of government welfare schemes and coordination of village-level administration. Each mandal consists of several revenue villages and serves as a link between the district administration and local communities. Click on any mandal below to explore detailed information including villages, demographics, schools, hospitals, post offices, railway stations and other public facilities.

Transport & Connectivity in Mulugu District

Mulugu is connected through scenic forest highway routes servicing its wilderness and pilgrimage spots. National Highway 163 (NH-163) cuts through Mulugu, serving as the main highway linking Hyderabad (~210 km) and Warangal (~50 km) with Chhattisgarh, heavily utilized during the Medaram Jatara by TSRTC bus fleets. The nearest major railway stations are Kazipet Junction (KZJ) and Warangal (WL), situated about 55 km away. Air travel is supported by Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) in Hyderabad, located approximately 220 km away.

Data Sources

The information presented on this page has been compiled from official government sources and publicly available datasets. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information; however, users are advised to verify critical details with the respective government departments before making official decisions.

Census of India 2011
Government of Telangana
Local Government Directory (LGD)
Election Commission of India (ECI)

Bhadrachelam

Mulug

Mahabubabad

Eturunagaram (ఏటూరునగరం)

Govindaraopet (గోవిందరావుపేట)

Kannaigudem (కన్నాయిగూడెం)

Mallampally (మల్లంపల్లి)

Mangapet (మంగపేట్)

Mulug (ములుగ్)

Tadvai (తద్వాయి)

Venkatapur (వెంకటాపూర్)

Venkatapuram (వెంకటపురం)

Wajedu (వాజేడు)